ahurst2001
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First Post. First Brew. (Brewers Best - Belgian Tripel) OG - 1.084
Did my first batch Monday evening. Pitched Yeast about 9pm. (Dry yeast included in kit. I re hydrated it for approx 15 min). I left my fermenter in my shed, not realizing how cold it got in there. went to work for a 24hr shift. I came home wednesday morning and realized it was only in the low 50s in the shed so i moved the fermenter inside. I opened it up and stirred it hard to re airerate it. It has been inside over 24 hours now but is only about 66 degrees in the bucket. It has slowly been warming up but looking like its having trouble reaching 68. I am thinking of taking it upstairs today where it is a bit warmer.
My only thought is the cold of the shed and slow to warm is causing the delay. I guess ill consider moving it upstairs until after my shift on saturday. If still no action then Ill take another hydrometer reading. If no movement I would consider adding a 2nd batch of yeast? I realize i need to wait a little longer since the batch was so cold to start but how long should i give it? Saturday will be 5 days, granted 2 of those were way below temp.
Just looking for feedback. Suggestions.
newbie!
Did my first batch Monday evening. Pitched Yeast about 9pm. (Dry yeast included in kit. I re hydrated it for approx 15 min). I left my fermenter in my shed, not realizing how cold it got in there. went to work for a 24hr shift. I came home wednesday morning and realized it was only in the low 50s in the shed so i moved the fermenter inside. I opened it up and stirred it hard to re airerate it. It has been inside over 24 hours now but is only about 66 degrees in the bucket. It has slowly been warming up but looking like its having trouble reaching 68. I am thinking of taking it upstairs today where it is a bit warmer.
My only thought is the cold of the shed and slow to warm is causing the delay. I guess ill consider moving it upstairs until after my shift on saturday. If still no action then Ill take another hydrometer reading. If no movement I would consider adding a 2nd batch of yeast? I realize i need to wait a little longer since the batch was so cold to start but how long should i give it? Saturday will be 5 days, granted 2 of those were way below temp.
Just looking for feedback. Suggestions.
newbie!